Westborough church assembles 30,000 meals
Scouts help assemble meal packages on Sunday, March 17, at the Congregational Church, as part of the church’s 300th anniversary. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – As part of its 300th anniversary...
View ArticleWestborough’s free cash projected at $9.4M after Town Meeting
Westborough’s total current free cash is about $14.9 million. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Pay for capital items with free cash now, or pay for those later? That’s the situation facing residents...
View ArticleProjected property tax increase sits at $835 per average household
The latest projection for the tax increase in Westborough stands at $835. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – As residents head to Westborough High School for the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March...
View ArticleWhat to know about Westborough’s annual Town Meeting
Annual Town Meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, at Westborough High School. WESTBOROUGH – Here is what to know when attending the annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23. Doors to the...
View ArticleMissing Westborough woman found deceased, according to DA Early’s office
Westborough resident Olivia Colby was last seen at her home on Thursday, March 14. (Courtesy Photo) WESTBOROUGH – A Westborough woman that had been reported missing by her family was found deceased....
View ArticleWestborough Town Meeting passes operating budget
The Advisory Finance Committee deliberated on a couple of articles before Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23, at Westborough High School. Photo by Maureen Sullivan WESTBOROUGH — After more than...
View ArticleWestborough Town Meeting passes capital budget
Jenn Kirkland of the Recreation Department signs in to Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23, at the high school auditorium. Photo by Maureen Sullivan WESTBOROUGH — Capital requests from the School...
View ArticleWestborough Town Meeting approves new Hastings roof
Hastings Elementary School stands on Main Street in Westborough. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – Hastings Elementary School will be getting a new roof. The request – for $4,142,800 – passed by a...
View ArticleEllis Walker property on Bowman St. purchased by Town Meeting
This map shows the location of the parcel at 0 Bowman St. (Photo/Courtesy Town of Westborough) WESTBOROUGH – The town has voted to acquire the property at 0 Bowman Street. Article 20, sponsored by...
View ArticleWestborough Community Land Trust offers scholarships
The Westborough Community Land Trust offers programs most months. On Sept. 11, 2022, the WCLT hosted a mushroom walk led by Joe Choiniere. WESTBOROUGH – Two scholarships will be awarded to the...
View Article‘Townie Baby’ petition defeated at Town Meeting
Residents get ready to deliberate at the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23, at the high school auditorium. Photo by Maureen Sullivan WESTBOROUGH – Residents let their feelings known about the...
View ArticleLions add Fancy Hat contest to Rubber Duck Derby
Rubber ducks race down the spillway in an attempt to win the derby. (Photo/Evan Walsh) WESTBOROUGH – Have a special hat that’s perfect to show off during a race? Wear it to the Lions Club’s Fancy Hat...
View ArticleStudents learn about the business world at Career Expo
Students pick up notebooks before touring the booths at the second annual Career Expo at the Solomon Pond Hall in Marlborough on March 21. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) MARLBOROUGH – On March 21, dozens of...
View ArticleMidland-Wachusett League announces 2024 winter all-star selections
Algonquin senior Patrick Biamou was one of the athletes who made the 2024 winter all-stars. (Photo/Jeff Slovin) REGION – The Midland-Wachusett League has announced the 2024 winter all-stars. The...
View ArticleWestborough Historical Society present the history of clothes
WESTBOROUGH – On Monday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. at 13 Parkman St., the Westborough Historical Society will present “Pretty and Powerful: The History of Our Clothes” with Charlotte Haller of Worcester...
View ArticleNature Notes: Local mockingbirds sing & mimic for mates & territory
Male and female northern mockingbirds look similar. (Photo courtesy of Garry Kessler) We’ve all heard of mockingbirds, but have you actually seen one in our area? Or heard one locally? You’ll probably...
View ArticleWHS student cultivates skill with drones for farming project
Rishab Nair, left and Ansh Hiranandani of Westborough High School earned an honorable mention at the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair in 2023. (Photo/Courtesy) WESTBOROUGH – Ansh...
View ArticleWestborough Women’s Club holds afternoon tea
Sandwiches and desserts highlighted the afternoon tea at the Knights of Columbus on March 19. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – On March 19, the Westborough Women’s Club monthly meeting featured...
View ArticleBellofatto propels Westborough baseball past Grafton in season-opening win
Westborough baseball team gathers between innings. (Photo/Evan Walsh) WESTBOROUGH – Though the forecast called for snow and sleet later in the week, the sun shone brightly for Opening Day. On April 1,...
View ArticleAppalachia Service Project to sponsor food drive
The Appalachia Service Project will be sponsoring a food drive on April 6. WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Appalachia Service Project will sponsor a food drive on Saturday, April 6. Register your address...
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